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How Stereotypes in Movies & TV Impact Kids’ Development

Watching Gender : Media that perpetuates rigid gender roles and stereotypes can affect children’s sense of self, relationships, and career aspirations. Common Sense Media’s latest research explores the effects of gender-biased media on children’s development—so we can promote more positive, accurate gender representations that give kids the freedom they need to be themselves. Read more:

I’m not pointing fingers, but some high-profile women in pop culture do not help the stereotypes. Yet, then again, they wouldn’t be high-profile figures if the masses didn’t buy into the hype. So there’s that.